Community Music School

Everyone can make music!

The Community Music School offers a variety of music education, from private lessons and group classes to choirs and ensembles. Learn to play the guitar like you’ve always dreamt about, take pleasure in singing, enjoy learning piano, embrace the violin…the options are unlimited! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, our talented instructors will help you get the most from your instrument to advance to the next level of expertise and enjoyment. Generous financial aid is available to families with less than $60,000 in annual income.

Music Center Lessons, Classes and Ensembles

Foster joy and confidence in our Music First classes for ages 0-5. Children experience a wide variety of tonalities and meter through movement, singing, and playing of simple percussion instruments in a relaxed environment.

Directed by Laura Hirleman, Community Music School Concert Band rehearses on Tuesday evenings and is open without auditions to instrumentalists age 15 and up. Enjoy a variety of repertoire, learn valuable ensemble skills, and take part in several concerts over the year.

Impact classes are tuition free classes held at Ann J. Kellogg elementary, including beginning drums, keyboard, and also includes the Sojourner Truth Choir.

Drumstix

This is a great starter class for students ages 7-10. You are provided drum sticks and a drum pad.

Scholarships and financial aid

The Music Center offers several non-need based scholarships for lessons and classes. In addition, The Miller Foundation, through BCreative, offers non-need based scholarships of up to 50% of tuition for students in the Battle Creek metro area. The application is a simple application process and is due on the 15th of every month. See the BCreativeArts link to apply, or contact us for assistance.

In addition to scholarships, The Music Center offers generous financial aid on a sliding scale to individuals and families of all ages for classes, choirs, lessons and ensembles. The application is simple and confidential. Contact us for information and we'll guide you through it!

Why Take Music Lessons?

Brain Development

Studies find that children who take music lessons show greater improvement in math, science, reading, and memory skills.

Self-Expression and Creativity

The world's greatest leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and inventors have something in common - creativity.

It's Good for your Body

Music is good for pain relief, heart health, headaches, and boosts immunity.

Generous Financial Aid

Generous need and non-need based financial aid is available through The Music Center and BeCreative.